Dragon riders almost always went down with their charges. It was a dishonor to survive.
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“This is why, little beast. I’d lost my wings. Don’t ask me how I gained them back — the story is too unbearable.”
— Barbara Kingsolver, from The Poisonwood Bible
Writing Prompt #90: That’s What They Said
- “I didn’t survive two wars for this. You lot can fuck right off.”